I use it mainly for development and also for teaching and training.
Lead Technical Instructor at Code.Hub
Is used by most and is easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "The best thing is that all are using it and that there are some applications like Power BI that are only in Windows and not in any other environment."
- "We have a lot of different hardware that has to communicate, and sometimes, the Windows drivers get overloaded."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The best thing is that all are using it and that there are some applications like Power BI that are only in Windows and not in any other environment.
It is easy to install and is stable as well.
What needs improvement?
We have a lot of different hardware that has to communicate, and sometimes, the Windows drivers get overloaded.
So, the performance could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using it for about two years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
During these past two years, Windows has crashed only once on my computer.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Ubuntu Linux on my own computer.
How was the initial setup?
It was easy to install Windows 10. It did take quite long, about five hours, because a lot of data had to be downloaded, and several reboots were needed.
What about the implementation team?
I installed it myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have a corporate license.
What other advice do I have?
Because it's very good, I would rate Windows 10 at nine on a scale from one to ten.
I'm using the oldest development environment for business informatics. So, for those not interested in gaming or in graphic design, especially for all business users, I strongly recommend Windows 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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HR Operations Manager at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to set up and customize with helpful technical support
Pros and Cons
- "We've found the scalability to be good."
- "Nowadays, everything needs to be online, which I do not prefer. I prefer a few files, few applications to be available offline without connecting to the cloud."
What is our primary use case?
We're primarily using the solution as an operating system.
What is most valuable?
I do prefer the dark mode. They did not have a dark mode on Windows 8 or XP.
The product offers very good customizations.
The initial setup is straightforward.
The stability is very good.
We've found the scalability to be good.
Technical support is helpful.
What needs improvement?
Nowadays, everything needs to be online, which I do not prefer. I prefer a few files, few applications to be available offline without connecting to the cloud.
I don't like that Skype has been discontinued and so is Internet Explorer. Those kinds of things, things you are really comfortable with and do not have much of a footprint on your computer, those are getting eliminated.
I'd like them to work on building tools that take up less space, as I tend to work offline.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for a long time. I've used it since it was originally rolled out.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is good and I find it to be a reliable OS. That said, at certain times it takes a lot of time to get those patches updated. That's every now and then, however, apart from that, it's fine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In terms of scaling, for us, it was pretty much a comprehensive rollout, so I don't see any problems there. The product can scale.
How are customer service and technical support?
We've reached out to technical support in the past. We find Microsoft to be helpful and responsive. We are satisfied with their level of service.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
This is the only operating system I am using at the moment.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not difficult or complex. It's straightforward and simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't handle payment resolutions and therefore cannot speak to the licensing for this product. I'm not sure how much we pay or if we license it in monthly or yearly increments.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just a customer and an end-user. I don't have a business relationship with Microsoft.
I'm using the latest version of the solution at this time.
Compared to previous Windows iterations, this is a great OS.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Security consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Mature, stable, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable."
- "Linux is more secure, and, although this solution has come a long way, it would be helpful if they could continue to develop the security aspects of the product."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use it as a secure operating system. I'm using an operating system in an environment like a bank. Right now, it's a trendy system to use.
What is most valuable?
Windows is a mature product now and it's secure enough compared to its past versions. There are other operating systems, even if you like Linux or Mac, however, this product now has an acceptable risk level and it's improved over the years.
I'm in a banking environment and I'll see people are using the operating system for everything.
The solution is stable.
The product is easy to install.
What needs improvement?
What I am expecting is that soon this will be their last product for me, however, if they go for the next Windows version, that they'll definitely change the kernel to Linux from the current one. Linux is more secure, and, although this solution has come a long way, it would be helpful if they could continue to develop the security aspects of the product.
There likely should be fewer releases going forward.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for around two years at this point. It's been a while.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been good. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. We had an issue only once about three months ago, where there was an update after which there was application crashed. That said, as a whole, yes, it is a stable operating system.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's an operating system, and therefore, there isn't really anything about it that needs to scale. It's not an aspect that you need to worry about.
We have 5,000 users on the solution currently.
How are customer service and technical support?
I don't directly deal with technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used multiple solutions in the past, including Fedora, CentOS, and Ubuntu - both server and client versions.
I've been switching the operating system based on requirements since 2008. Before 2008, I would stick to Windows only.
How was the initial setup?
The product is very simple to implement. Any kid can install it. It's just a matter of clicks. Nowadays, almost every operating system is a matter of clicks. Installation is not an issue.
I'm not sure how much of a technical team we have to handle any maintenance responsibilities.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been pleased with its overall capabilities.
Whether or not I would recommend the solution depends on the company. If it's working on open source, then it should stick to Linux. If it's working on closed source too and the company is not worried about the source or any application on the Linux system, then they should remain on Windows. Basically, it depends on the usage.
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IT at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
A stable solution that allows for effective management and boasts a built-in antivirus firewall
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately."
- "I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter."
What is our primary use case?
I can't really speak of a use case per say. Anything on a computer requires an operating system to run it and this is where Windows 10 comes in.
What is most valuable?
First off, I would count stability as a valuable feature. Then, I would mention Microsoft's effective management.
Moreover, Windows 10 is unique in that it comes with its own antivirus firewall, which obviates the need to purchase one separately. Although we have an antivirus enterprise, the Windows 10 antivirus and anti-spam features can be relied on in their own right.
Take me, for example. I don't have an antivirus solution on my personal computer at home, but rely on the feature that comes with Windows 10. I have had no issues with the security. At work we make use of Symantec as our official antivirus solution and this is to provide the company with extra security measures.
So, out of the box, you can get a stable, efficient and secure solution in Windows 10.
What needs improvement?
I would prefer to see an OS that is lighter. We are currently in the process of reviewing the OS and it seems we can get away with using it without the need to pay a license fee. We are talking about a UNIX server OS that is very light and can be installed on any device, even a tension one, such as a PC. If this can be used to run things effectively then it means that the OS is really good. We're going to test it in the areas of security, functionality and adaptability to the environment. I need to be integrated to an active directory.
So these are some of the models and key features that we're going to test to see if we can install them in our environments, get them working with our active directory, and examine if our solution, our applications, are compatible with them. If the OS can perform these key functions then perhaps we can consider getting laptops and computers that do not require OS or that come with three BSD, for example, which would allow us to do installation.
I don't know if I would recommend Windows 10. The resource consumption can stand improvement. Much memory is used up and this quickly leads to the CPU running out.
The operating system should be optimized to a point where it manages RAM and re-computes computer resources much more effectively. When an application is running on Windows 10 it has a tendency to consume the entire RAM. Once optimized, very weak machines would be able to effectively run Windows 10. If, for example, one were running a graphics intensive application on Windows 10, the entire memory would tend to be consumed, the application would drag and the RAM would be insufficient to run it. A terminal check would demonstrate that even the functionality of Windows 10 would be excessively consuming the resources of the system.
For how long have I used the solution?
I cannot say for certain for how long I have been using Windows 10, although I do know that it has been a long time, perhaps since 2016.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
I'm satisfied with the solution's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is pretty straightforward and easy to install.
Deployment does not take more than 15 minutes, give or take. 90 percent of the systems we purchase come with Windows 10 pre-installed. The process is pretty easy. One just need follow the prompts and put in his region, time, zone and preferred language. The next step is to join the domain, at which point the user is built and work can commence.
What about the implementation team?
While installation can be done independently, it would really be up to the IT department to get this done.
What other advice do I have?
There is currently no integration of which to speak concerning Windows 10. It is a workstation ware.
The solution is also deployed on-premises. It basically serves as a workstation OS. This is the OS I want, one for use as a normal office work tool.
I use the solution on my personal PC and also in my organization for its purposes of laptop billing.
Everybody's PC runs on Windows 10. We are talking about more than 500 users.
I would definitely recommend the solution to others. It is about the best OS obtainable at present.
As Windows 10 consumes a lot of resources I will rate it as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Manager at global trading
High application compatibility, easy to install, and most stable version
Pros and Cons
- "Microsoft Windows 10 is the most supportive operating system that you can find. Everything can run on it."
- "In an upcoming release, I would like the Windows files themselves to be able to be adjusted in a way they are not as easy to open or access. There are times when you can make a simple mistake in a Windows file and the whole operating system could become corrupted, the files should be more secure."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for my own work outside of my company for many purposes, such as program testing, development of applications, and email.
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Windows 10 is the most supportive operating system that you can find. Everything can run on it.
What needs improvement?
In an upcoming release, I would like the Windows files themselves to be able to be adjusted in a way they are not as easy to open or access. There are times when you can make a simple mistake in a Windows file and the whole operating system could become corrupted, the files should be more secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable but the previous versions were not, such as Windows 8.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are many versions of this solution, such as Home and Professional, that provide different levels of scalability. However, if you would like even more scalability there is Windows Server.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is very easy. If you have a decent CPU the installation should only take approximately one hour.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license for this solution and it is a one-time purchase.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Senior Vice President at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees
High performance and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The performance is good."
- "The solution can improve security."
What is most valuable?
The performance is good.
What needs improvement?
The solution can improve security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
When comparing Windows 10 to previous versions it is more stable in my experience.
How are customer service and support?
We have enough experience, we rarely use Microsoft support.
How was the initial setup?
Our engineers did the implementation of the solution.
What about the implementation team?
We did the implementation in-house.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Account Management Leader at AlgoSec
Never had to contact technical support
Pros and Cons
- "If users don't want to worry about compatibility with any Windows application, I think that Windows is a good solution."
- "Personally, I think the product could be cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
Generally, I'm using this computer for business 90 percent of the time. In my organization, we have hundreds of employees using Windows 10.
What is most valuable?
I've been using Microsoft for more than 20 years now, so I don't have any other experience to compare it to.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for more than six years.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't had any experience with Microsoft support.
How was the initial setup?
I haven't installed it. I'm getting my computer from my company, and it comes to me ready to work in that system.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The organization is using 365, and it's a yearly license. Personally, I think the product could be cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 an eight out of 10. If users don't want to worry about compatibility with any Windows application, I think that Windows is a good solution.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Process Manager at a marketing services firm with 501-1,000 employees
User-friendly, reliable, scalable and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to use."
- "It could have faster updates."
What is our primary use case?
It's an operating system that is used for everything.
What is most valuable?
It is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
It could have faster updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since it was launched, in 2015.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I don't have any issues with the stability of Windows 10.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is a scalable product.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not contacted technical support. We haven't been faced with many issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have not used any other operating system.
How was the initial setup?
It was very easy to install.
It took two or three hours to complete the installation.
What about the implementation team?
We did not need a team, consultant, or integrator to help install this solution. We were able to do it ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no monthly or yearly licensing fees.
It is paid one time only when Windows is activated.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I would rate Windows 10 a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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